Such an angry young man. Mute from the sheer volume of anger about his life.
Offhand, this is my favorite description of the story--YES, YES, exactly!! You've really nailed it!
On some level his grandfather understands and he gives Ben an opportunity to get some of that anger out in a relatively safe place.
Exactly right--I'm so glad that it comes across. I didn't want people thinking it was just "abuse"--well, yes, at first I want you thinking that, but honestly, I mean this as an act of love on George's part. He's letting himself be a target, giving the boy a mode of expression, but also taking his feelings seriously, if that makes sense.
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Offhand, this is my favorite description of the story--YES, YES, exactly!! You've really nailed it!
On some level his grandfather understands and he gives Ben an opportunity to get some of that anger out in a relatively safe place.
Exactly right--I'm so glad that it comes across. I didn't want people thinking it was just "abuse"--well, yes, at first I want you thinking that, but honestly, I mean this as an act of love on George's part. He's letting himself be a target, giving the boy a mode of expression, but also taking his feelings seriously, if that makes sense.
This comment makes me happy, happy! Yay!